Ravas Introduces New Generation of Scale Forks

Ravas, the Mobile Scale Co., Buffalo Grove, Ill., has introduced iForks, wireless scale forks designed for forklift trucks, reach trucks and narrow aisle trucks.

Since all components are fully integrated in the forks, the iForks have no external cabling and the weighing system can be installed onto any forklift truck in a matter of minutes, according to the company.

Each scale fork communicates the weight lifted with the weight indicator in the cabin via Bluetooth. The weighing system is powered by robust, exchangeable battery modules. All electronics and power components are exclusively developed by Ravas for the iForks concept.

The iForks weight indicator in the cabin shows the weight of the load on the forks and offers a complete range of weighing functions, including gross/net weighing, total weight per shipment, code entry, date/time registration and piece counting. The indicator can provide weight data transfer to a printer, a data terminal, or directly to a WMS or ERP system, via RS232, Bluetooth or WiFi.

The weighing system has an auto-shut-off function, which automatically switches off the electronics after a prolonged period of non-use. Via a power management menu on the indicator the user can adjust the auto-shut-off time according to the use and application of the truck.

More information is available at www.ravasusa.com.